March 05 / 18.30 Southwell (AW)

18.30

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  • 1m 0f 13y
  • Class 6
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

Form: 0090-7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher on turf for Charlie Johnston last June but has become very disappointing since; put in fairly good front-running shift when seventh over C&D last month but still makes only limited appeal.
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12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Mickey Mongoose

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

Two 7f AW wins at Southwell this year but he's not easy to predict and was only fourth of seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; that took his turf record to 1-19 and he has something to prove back at this trip.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Mickey Mongoose

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Olly Williams

Blew the start at Leicester last month when making it 1-18 on turf; however, he won at Southwell (7f, AW) in February and was back on the scoresheet there (7f) last Thursday, and is not ruled out today.

8/1

1st

7

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mickey Mongoose

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Olly Williams

All three of his wins on the AW have been at this track, the most recent in a C&D classified in February; well beaten after missing the break at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago but may bounce back returned to AW.

12/1

Form: 34-531

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Former sprinter who has been pretty consistent over 7f in recent months and was evidently well suited by the step up to 8.6f when keeping on well to win at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; could plausibly have more to offer over this sort of trip; major player.
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12th

2

(13)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Goes well here; all four AW wins have been over C&D; third over C&D last month but below his best at Bath since; looks sure to go close at his favoured track.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have come on AW at Wolverhampton; six C&D runs have yielded formfigures of 243234; third at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (for today's rider) and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

4/1

3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

20/1

Form: 6-8697

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner last year but out of form in recent weeks and did not convince stamina-wise when tried over 1m at Lingfield 11 days ago.
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6th

8

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Kessaar Power

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Out of form on AW when last seen in January/February but ought to cope well if the ground remains soft and is well drawn to seize the favoured nearside rail; worth a second look.

9/1

Form: 0/8-7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unable to land any sort of blow in three novice races (7f-1m) but has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap and market support will make him of interest.
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3rd

6

(7)

12th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

The Follower

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

4

(6)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

The Follower

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David & Nicola Barron

Unable to land any sort of blow in three novice races (7f-1m) but has more realistic chance to get competitive in this low-grade handicap and market support will make him of interest.

9/1

7th

1

(2)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

The Follower

10st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big prices and well beaten in his two starts thus far; absent for a year and hard to make a case for.

66/1

16/1

Form: 457-47 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ran quite well when fourth over 7f here in first-time cheekpieces in January but was below that form after racing too freely over 1m at Newcastle last month; goes without headgear today; others have more persuasive profile.
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4th

1

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

No win since November 2024; ran a fair race when second of six at Carlisle four weeks ago and Rossa Ryan booked tonight; holds place claims but others are stronger for win purposes.

7/1

2nd

6

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Amaysmont

9st 13lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Better on the AW, but better handicapped on turf; fair third at Southwell two runs back (7f), but modest efforts either side of that; this softer ground no problem.

12/1

8th

10

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amaysmont

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Seven AW wins include one over C&D, and his two most recent 7f runs, here in February and at Southwell 11 days ago, were up there with his best efforts over the last year; likely to need extra from a high draw though.

12/1

Form: 0750-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; belied 200-1 odds when close fifth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December, her third run for Scott Dixon, but well beaten there twice since.
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8th

3

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

22-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home following a two-month break at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 15 days ago; others preferred.

66/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

Form: 698-61 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark here (7f) last month; still well treated after a 2lb nudge and today's longer trip probably suits him better; high on the list.
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11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Can race freely but has responded well to blinkers, winning two of his three starts in this headgear (all on AW); up 7lb for the latest but that was quite decisive from off the pace and this could also be run to suit; 1m with cut underfoot is fine.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

2nd Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Pontefract

Perfect Swiss

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in rear

10/1

1st

8

(10)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Perfect Swiss

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Tends to race too freely but seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when winning off reduced mark at Southwell (7f) last month; ought to have been suited by the return to 1m when very disappointing joint-favourite here two weeks ago but no surprise if he bounces back quickly.

6/1

10/1

Form: 6-7117 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Iain Jardine with two narrow wins at Newcastle (both over 1m in blinkers) in January but, having changed hands, was well beaten over 1m3f here a week ago (wore cheekpieces); today's drop back in trip looks the right move but he still has a point to prove; visor fitted this time.
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10

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Catterick

Mintnthat

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two in a row at Newcastle (1m, AW) in January and has dropped below his last winning mark, but he's struggled on his six runs since.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

18:35 Beverley

Mintnthat

10st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

50/1

7th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Mintnthat

9st 5lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Four wins when trained by Iain Jardine, including two at Newcastle this January; hasn't shone in four runs for new stable though and hopes are pinned on the returning blinkers (he's been wearing a visor or cheekpieces) working the oracle.

16/1

Form: 996336 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive 7f Tapeta starts last month and didn't run badly over 6f here a week ago but this move back up to 1m is not sure to suit and it's now over three years since his last win; swaps blinkers for first-time visor; tongue-tie also fitted for first time.
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11th

9

(2)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Appleby

Done the bulk of his winning over 6f, and hasn't tasted success since March 2021 (Chelmsford); gone off the boil since posting back-to-back third place finishes (over 7f) in mid-February; headgear is yet to deliver.

13/2

6th

8

(2)

11th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

All ten wins (including one here) have come over 5f-7f; losing run is up to 20 and his stamina for this far remains unproven; different headgear combination will need to make a big difference.

15/2

9th

12

(12)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Spring Romance

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on consecutive 7f Tapeta starts last month and didn't run badly over 6f here a week ago but this move back up to 1m is not sure to suit and it's now over three years since his last win; swaps blinkers for first-time visor; tongue-tie also fitted for first time.

10/1

Form: 8910-9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Did well in France last year (three wins; 6.5f-7f) but soundly beaten on both starts since returning to Britain this winter (7f/6f) and not yet proven over this far.
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9th

3

(6)

25th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Art Collection

11st 2lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield, no impression from over 2f out

25/1

10th

7

(1)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Art Collection

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Did well in France last year (three wins; 6.5f-7f) but soundly beaten on both starts since returning to Britain this winter (7f/6f) and not yet proven over this far.

33/1

9th

2

(10)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Art Collection

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Four-time winner in this country on turf/Tapeta before heading to France where he won six times, the latest a Chantilly claimer (7f, Polytrack) in October; only beat one home on stable debut at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in December and has a bit to prove after that.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 700-42

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 13 runs but has posted two good efforts over 7f this year, more recently when a close second at Wolverhampton last month; should be fine back over 1m; likely contender again.
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4th

13

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

All three wins have been at this track, one over C&D; hasn't been firing on all cylinders this year though and needs the return to this track to bring about a revival.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Candy Warhol

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; 0-12 on turf but has placed form and he's a three-time AW winner; last run was disappointing (stays 6f) but had been running well prior to that; a greater concern would be the forecast slow ground.

10/1

4/1

Form: 72-123 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Course regular who has been placed on both starts since winning over 7f here in January; also effective over 1m and current mark is probably not beyond him; ought to be on the premises again.
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6

(10)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Course regular who has been placed on both starts since winning over 7f here in January; also effective over 1m and current mark is probably not beyond him; ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Daafy

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Southwell specialist who has performed well (won then second) in C&D events this year and the form has received several boosts; strongly respected off an unaltered mark.

5/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £127.80
Tricast £1737.55

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Perfect Swiss

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Speed

NEWMARKET:

Kessaar Power

The Guardian:

Daafy

The Times:

Candy Warhol

Daily Mirror:

Candy Warhol

Telegraph:

King Of Speed

Daily Record:

King Of Speed

Daily Mail:

Perfect Swiss

D Express:

Perfect Swiss

The Sun:

Perfect Swiss

The Star:

Perfect Swiss